Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Export quantity in Europe
Europe: Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Export quantity was 1.08 million t in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Export quantity in Europe, 1961–2016
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2016, semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — export quantity in Europe stood at 1.08 million t. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
The figure is up 26.0% on the previous year and up 100.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — export quantity in Europe peaked at 1.08 million t in 2016 and was at its lowest, 16,200 t, in 1961.
That places Europe 4th out of 28 groups with data for 2016, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Export quantity in Europe, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 16,200 t | — |
| 1962 | 31,400 t | +93.8% |
| 1963 | 37,400 t | +19.1% |
| 1964 | 69,300 t | +85.3% |
| 1965 | 74,700 t | +7.8% |
| 1966 | 79,400 t | +6.3% |
| 1967 | 88,800 t | +11.8% |
| 1968 | 95,200 t | +7.2% |
| 1969 | 119,200 t | +25.2% |
| 1970 | 139,000 t | +16.6% |
| 1971 | 120,500 t | -13.3% |
| 1972 | 127,900 t | +6.1% |
| 1973 | 146,600 t | +14.6% |
| 1974 | 146,300 t | -0.2% |
| 1975 | 86,600 t | -40.8% |
| 1976 | 96,400 t | +11.3% |
| 1977 | 87,300 t | -9.4% |
| 1978 | 91,700 t | +5.0% |
| 1979 | 112,500 t | +22.7% |
| 1980 | 109,400 t | -2.8% |
| 1981 | 102,700 t | -6.1% |
| 1982 | 96,000 t | -6.5% |
| 1983 | 92,200 t | -4.0% |
| 1984 | 119,300 t | +29.4% |
| 1985 | 122,500 t | +2.7% |
| 1986 | 118,800 t | -3.0% |
| 1987 | 115,200 t | -3.0% |
| 1988 | 161,200 t | +39.9% |
| 1989 | 203,800 t | +26.4% |
| 1990 | 215,700 t | +5.8% |
| 1991 | 231,500 t | +7.3% |
| 1992 | 269,162 t | +16.3% |
| 1993 | 214,837 t | -20.2% |
| 1994 | 239,031 t | +11.3% |
| 1995 | 279,702 t | +17.0% |
| 1996 | 244,602 t | -12.5% |
| 1997 | 268,400 t | +9.7% |
| 1998 | 199,184 t | -25.8% |
| 1999 | 198,777 t | -0.2% |
| 2000 | 286,244 t | +44.0% |
| 2001 | 308,561 t | +7.8% |
| 2002 | 299,291 t | -3.0% |
| 2003 | 305,062 t | +1.9% |
| 2004 | 282,059 t | -7.5% |
| 2005 | 288,851 t | +2.4% |
| 2006 | 540,400 t | +87.1% |
| 2007 | 517,205 t | -4.3% |
| 2008 | 527,174 t | +1.9% |
| 2009 | 442,621 t | -16.0% |
| 2010 | 589,573 t | +33.2% |
| 2011 | 559,070 t | -5.2% |
| 2012 | 841,515 t | +50.5% |
| 2013 | 819,795 t | -2.6% |
| 2014 | 832,435 t | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 859,661 t | +3.3% |
| 2016 | 1.08 million t | +26.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 67,956 t | 16,200 t | 119,200 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 115,480 t | 86,600 t | 146,600 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 124,110 t | 92,200 t | 203,800 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 236,090 t | 198,777 t | 279,702 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 379,747 t | 282,059 t | 540,400 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 797,924 t | 559,070 t | 1.08 million t | 7 |
Countries ranked near Europe
More environment data for Europe
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -3.33 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -1.75 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.435 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.71 °C (2025)
- Total fibre furnish — Production 101.18 million t (2024)
- Recovered paper — Production 57.94 million t (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Production 94.14 million t (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard — Production 73.33 million t (2024)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Use per area of cropland 49.53 kg/ha (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — export quantity in Europe?
- Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — export quantity in Europe was 1.08 million t in 2016, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — export quantity recorded in Europe?
- The highest recorded value was 1.08 million t in 2016.
- What is the lowest semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — export quantity recorded in Europe?
- The lowest recorded value was 16,200 t in 1961.
- How does Europe rank for semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — export quantity?
- Europe ranks 4th out of 28 groups with data for 2016.
- Is semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — export quantity rising or falling in Europe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 100.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Europe data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Semi-chemical wood pulp (1961-2016) — Export quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The database contains data on the production and trade in roundwood and in primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world.The main types of primary forest products included in this database are roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further and defined in the Joint Forest Sector Questionnaire (JFSQ) (https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en). The database contains details of the following topics: - roundwood removals (production) by coniferous and non-coniferous wood and assortments, - production and trade in industrial roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, wood charcoal, pulp, paper and paperboard, and other products. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en